Chocolate Peanut Butter Euphoria Cake
This recipe combines a luxurious chocolate cake, luscious peanut butter cheesecake, and velvety peanut butter frosting—a dream for any peanut butter enthusiast!
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Cake:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons bourbon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups buttermilk
For the Peanut Butter Cheesecake:
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon bourbon vanilla extract
1 cup creamy peanut butter
For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon bourbon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Chocolate Bliss Preparation:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
Butter & Sugar Harmony:
In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the bourbon vanilla extract.
Chocolate Buttermilk Fusion:
Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
Baking the Chocolate Layers:
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely in the pans before frosting.
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bliss:
While the cakes cool, prepare the cheesecake layer. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the bourbon vanilla extract. Finally, fold in the creamy peanut butter until well combined.
Assembling the Euphoria:
Once the cakes are cool, place one cake layer on a serving platter. Spread the peanut butter cheesecake filling evenly over the top. Top with the second cake layer.
Peanut Butter Frosting Extravaganza:
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Stir in the heavy cream and bourbon vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Frosting Fantasy:
Frost the entire cake with the peanut butter frosting, spreading it smoothly over the top and sides. Unleash your creativity with additional decorations as desired!
Slice and Relish:
Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving. Indulge in your Chocolate Peanut Butter Euphoria Cake!
